Lilly in Ireland

Lilly has been operating in Ireland since 1978.  Today, we employ over 3,700 people across three sites - Manufacturing in Limerick and Kinsale, Co.Cork, and Global Business Solutions (GBS) in Little Island, Cork - as well as a commercial team based across the country. Lilly's teams in Ireland are involved across many key areas of the business, from Research and Development to Active Ingredient Manufacturing and business support services.

Visit our careers page to find out about career opportunities at Lilly Kinsale, Lilly GBS or Lilly Limerick.

Lilly in Ireland

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Over 3,700 employees across 3 sites and remote roles

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55% of Irish workforce are women

(30 June 2025)

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45+ years in Ireland

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1,000+ Research and Development Roles

Exterior image of the Lilly Kinsale office.

Lilly Kinsale

Lilly Kinsale

Exterior of the Lilly Cork Global Business Solutions building.

Lilly Cork GBS

Lilly Cork GBS

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Lilly Sales, Marketing and Medical

Lilly Sales, Marketing and Medical

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Lilly Limerick

Lilly Limerick